Thursday 16th - Friday 17th April
Well, there was perhaps a good reason for the paucity of vessels in my general vicinity - we rocked and rolled all night as a gentle northwester pushed enough of a swell through the channel to disturb somnolence. Well, I thought, sometime in the faint luminescence of pre-dawn, seeing as how I am awake I may as well get up and go for a constitutional row in Karuna. So I did. Around the point to Awaawaroa bay - which I might add was calm as a millpond and obviously would have been a better bet last night!Headed out north in a decent westerly only for it to gradually fade throughout the morning until I ended up motoring the last hour from Piercy Island into my favourite harbour, Whangamumu.
What a gorgeous place it is, full of interesting little beaches, caves and coves. I decided to stay for a couple of nights - an especially relaxing prospect with no phone coverage or even VHF reception.
I also reflected on my recent , or rather Kalai's recent need for a "high maintenance" regime. I had come away on this trip a little on edge about what would work (or not!) and found myself continually thinking about what needed fixing or some upkeep. I needed to stop and just appreciate the gift she is to me and the provision of what is, in effect a quiet retreat space.
I think sometimes we can see ourselves that way too - always worried about what needs to be done or wondering am I measuring up. Sometimes we just need to know we are loved and appreciated!
So I did! Spent Friday rowing, relaxing and reflecting...
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| Kalai second from the left... in Paradise |
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